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Rochdale AFC vs Hartlepool United | Vanarama National League, Monday 1st April, Crown Oil Arena, 3pm Kick-Off

There's Easter Monday football at the Crown Oil Arena, as Dale welcome Hartlepool United in the Vanarama National League

Get ready for the game by reading all of the pre-match build-up below.

MATCHDAY GUIDE

Coming to Saturday's game? Check out all of the information you need to make the most of your visit HERE.

TEAM NEWS

Ian Henderson is available for selection again after serving his three-match suspension.

Tyrese Sinclair made his return from injury as a substitute in Good Friday's game at Gateshead.

THE OPPOSITION

Hartlepool were 1-0 winners over FC Halifax Town on Friday, responding well to their 7-1 defeat at Gateshead on Tuesday.

They are 14th in the table, three points behind Dale but with a far inferior goal difference.

Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phllips is their Head Coach, having taken charge of Pools in January.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

This will be the 152nd meeting between the two Clubs.

Dale have won 60, Hartlepool 54, with 37 draws.

FLASHBACK

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Richard Eley will be the referee for Saturday's game.

Alan Hull and Matthew Bacon are the assistant referees, with Matthew Tyers as the fourth official.

FOLLOW THE ACTION

Can't join us at the Crown Oil Arena? You can watch the match live from wherever you are on National League TV! Click HERE for full details.

There will also be live updates via the club’s official Twitter account.

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